Tortilla Flat
by John Steinbeck
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 30K reader ratings. First published in 1935. The book spans 256 pages.
About Tortilla Flat
"Steinbeck is an artist; and he tells the stories of these lovable thieves and adulterers with a gentle and poetic purity of heart and of prose." -- New York Herald TribuneAdopting the structure and themes of the Arthurian legend, Steinbeck created a "Camelot" on a shabby hillside above the town of Monterey,California and peopled it with a colorful band of knights. At the center of the tale is Danny, whose house, like Arthur's castle, becomes a gathering place for men looking for adventure, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. These "knights" are paisanos, men of mixed heritage, whose ancestors settled California hundreds of years before. Free of ties to jobs and other complications of the American way of life, they fiercely resist the corrupting tide of honest toil in the surrounding ocean of civil rectitude.As Steinbeck chronicles their deeds--their multiple loves, their wonderful brawls, their Rabelaisian wine-drinking--he spins a tale as compelling and ultimately as touched by sorrow as the famous legends of the Round Table, which inspired him.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Steinbeck |
| Published | 1935 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,048 |
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What genre is Tortilla Flat?
Tortilla Flat is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Tortilla Flat worth reading?
Based on 30K reader ratings, Tortilla Flat has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Tortilla Flat?
Tortilla Flat has 256 pages.
Who wrote Tortilla Flat?
Tortilla Flat was written by John Steinbeck. It was first published in 1935.
What is the ISBN for Tortilla Flat?
The ISBN-13 for Tortilla Flat is 9780582461500.0.
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